Events

Explore the glorious Castle Park at midsummer.Discover its history, its landscape and the wildlife which calls it home.And maybe round of your tour with a picnic in the park!

Join Jess, Matt, and Gisselle from our Art Exchange team as they share their personal reflections on the artworks in our current exhibition, 'Into the Woods'.Each will highlight some of the works from artists Larry Achiampong & David Blandy, Adam Broomberg, Rebecca Moss, Abigail Lane, Kenji Lim, Jevan Watkins Jones, and Theo Panagopoulos, discussing the [...]

Get ready for a greatnight of sipping, painting, and painting Frida The Highland Cow� Join Our 'Frida The Highland Cow �This Spring, treat yourself and your friends to a magical evening of creativity and connection!Join us at The Lexden Crown for aSip'N'Paint guided painting session that promises laughter, relaxation, and a chance to unleash your [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy is here, come play and pick up this set early.Final FantasyPrerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic [...]

Impious Spirit Productions presents Beneath The Embers, plus support, at Coda Colchester on Wednesday 11th June 2025! Essex Metalcore titans Beneath The Embers join us once again as we take them on the road this summer, across the South East.Support from Kaine & Goat Monsoon!19:00 Doors£10otd / £7adv

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

Book here: https://linktr.ee/tinabullenRegular event starting Thursday 12th June. Take time out in the woods to get creative, relax, breathe and have a nice time with others while you improve your art skills and make something beautiful.This session, we will be working in colour to capture the buttercups. Go to linktree link above for further information.Every [...]

The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.

Life drawing at 1pm today Thursday 5th June. Our marvellous model mighty Mim will be sitting. Come along to Willy Loveless this rainy afternoon!!https://www.facebook.com/events/707429225208973/?event_time_id=707429241875638

Wivenhoe Cafe & Gallery Boutique opening : Thursday 12th June LAUNCH EVENT 18:00-20:00 🥰

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]

A Streetcar Named Desireby Tennessee Williamsdirected by Benedict AndrewsGillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with [...]